Bell’s palsy is a fairly common disorder that is known for causing weakness on one side of the face. Speech-language pathologists are often asked to assess patients with Bell’s palsy,…
Tag: <span>Augmentative and alternative communication</span>
If you’re looking for an easy voice banking solution that provides a good synthesized voice, check out The Voice Keeper app. I’ve found it to be fast and easy, so…
We can find many online resources for free low-tech AAC materials for adults. There are a wide variety of pre-made communication boards in English and many other languages. In addition,…
After reading Rebecca’s post about how using ASHA’s Evidence Maps can save us time, I wondered how much time it would actually take to use ASHA’s Evidence Maps to find…
I wish I had this ALS guide for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) five years ago! ALS may be a rare disease, but I almost always have at least one person on…
Here you’ll find a description of some of the best resources for AT and AAC research online. As healthcare providers, we often work with people who could benefit from assistive…
I’d like to talk about how to do AAC evaluations in the home. I’m sure I’m not alone in noticing an increase in the number of patients who could benefit…
This message banking tutorial will explain what it is, who it’s for, and how to do it. It complements the voice banking tutorial. If you’re someone who is at risk…
This 2023 updated voice banking tutorial will teach you how to make a digital copy of your voice. Our voice is such a key part of our identity, that losing…
I’m writing from the ATiA 2019 conference, where I’m eagerly soaking up all things assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The conference continues through noon tomorrow, but…